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Aspiring lawyers tend to be readers, and there is a dearth in terms of supply of book lists for that demand. That’s partially because aspiring lawyers are well advised to read EVERYTHING, from science fiction, history, psychology, and everything else available. David Lat occasionally publishes the best book list specifically on the topics of law that I’m aware of. My humble contribution to the list of books lawyers are advised to read, and which I wish I had read sooner, is this one: Wisdom of the Bullfrog, by Adm. William R. McCraven. #booksforlawyers #lawbooks

NEW: The book 'Narrative Identity as a Condition for Authentic Legal Subjectivity' authored by Bartosz Wojciechowski shows how the story about one's own life is important for self-recognition, (re)constructing or accepting oneself. You can find the book here: https://lnkd.in/eQrFmcrw The book is part of our series 'Living Signs of Law' (https://lnkd.in/eaPnJ3Dy, series editors Anne Wagner and Sarah Marusek).

The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hill’s The Law of Success, originally published in 1928, is a foundational work in the personal development genre. It presents a comprehensive philosophy of success, aiming to guide readers toward achieving their goals and ambitions by following a structured approach. This book is a precursor to Hill’s more famous work Think and Grow Rich, and it expands upon many of the same ideas in a much more detailed and exhaustive format. https://lnkd.in/e2Wp9gz5

Things happen in life that we can’t control. They are absolutely formative and impactful in relation to the individuals we develop into. As the beginning chapters of a book, setting the stage and laying the groundwork for the grand novel that is to follow. Although we cannot go back and rewrite the pages of our history, we can determine what is written on the pages that follow. No matter how your story began, you get to write its ending. Circumstances do not dictate our existence. Yes, they impact and mold our present… but they do not determine our future. We do. “What if” means nothing when answered with the defining question of “what now?” That is entirely up to you.

Here's another writing of mine on the book of Robert Greene's "The 48 Law of Power".😃 If you're a leader, strategist, business person, or just someone who wants to improve yourself you can give it a go. 😊 Robert Greene's articulation will make you stick to the book even though the book is quite big😃

Simplify Your Questions for Better Communication | Tip of the Day The tip of the day for March 6th, 2024, comes from James H. McComas’s book, Dynamic Cross-Examination: A Whole New Way to Create Opportunities to Win, available in print: https://lnkd.in/g5N6j_dV Imagine a cross-examination technique that can consistently destroy a witness's credibility, elicit surprising answers, and create the powerful moments that win hard cases. Imagine a strategy that allows you to easily control hostile witnesses and get exactly what you want from them—support for the crucial points of your case. #TrialGuides #TipoftheDay #QuoteoftheDay #LegalEducation #LegalKnowledge #LegalJustice #TrialLitigation #TrialPreparation #TrialStrategies #LawyersforJustice #LegalResource #CrossExamination #Win

Don't judge a book by its cover. Can we truly tell what's inside a book just by looking at its cover? The phrase "don't judge a book by its cover" reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. As the saying goes, "the cover does no justice" because it doesn't reveal the true nature of the book or the person[5]. This idea is not limited to books; it applies to people too. We should not judge someone based solely on their physical appearance or the way they dress. As Jim and Joe from the Britannica Dictionary example illustrate, "never judge a book by its cover" means that we should not make assumptions about someone or something based only on what we see on the outside. This phrase encourages us to look beyond the surface and to be open-minded, just like the monster in Frankenstein who is misunderstood due to his appearance. #DontJudgeABookByItsCover #AppearanceVsReality #OpenMindedness #JudgmentFree #LookBeyondTheSurface #Misconceptions #Assumptions #BookQuotes #LifeLessons

14th #Bookof2024 Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. This small novella of around 50 pages (with many visuals) is among the most-sold books ever. It is a timeless tale of self-discovery. It beautifully depicts the journey of a seagull who took a leap of faith and was determined to travel the road less traveled. Quotes: 1. The only true law is that which leads to freedom. 2. Like everything else, Fletcher. Practice #selfdiscovery

I've also just posted a new blog on Historical Magic, this one on the joys and downsides of very long books. You can read it at https://lnkd.in/gqdAsmCF.

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